FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

REMLAP DRIVE

Carrying REMLAP DRIVE over VALLEY CREEK

2 MI N OF REMLAP, Blount, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: REMLAP DRIVE

The REMLAP DRIVE bridge in Blount, Alabama carries REMLAP DRIVE over VALLEY CREEK. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 22.6 meters (74 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 370 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How REMLAP DRIVE compares

▼ 13.8
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 21%
Lower load rating than 79% of Alabama bridges
149
Bridges in Blount · 11 in Poor condition
REMLAP DRIVE 24.5 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
59.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.8
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1932
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
22.6 m (74 ft)
Deck Width
6.5 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
370 vehicles/day
Structure Number
001013

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether REMLAP DRIVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare REMLAP DRIVE against other structures in Blount and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for REMLAP DRIVE?

REMLAP DRIVE in Blount, Alabama has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is REMLAP DRIVE inspected?

REMLAP DRIVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 370 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. REMLAP DRIVE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for REMLAP DRIVE?

REMLAP DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining REMLAP DRIVE?

REMLAP DRIVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is REMLAP DRIVE and does age affect safety?

REMLAP DRIVE was built in 1932, making it 94 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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